sashay 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sashaynext
as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure just a little weekend sashay we took to get away from it all

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sashay

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verb

sa-ˈshā How to pronounce sashay (audio)
as in to strut
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements the svelte young models sashayed down the catwalk with practiced insouciance

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Recent Examples of sashay
Noun
But in the milliseconds after Portugal and Barcelona forward Kika Nazareth picks up the ball in England’s half and sashays forward, Clinton is on the back foot. — Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025 Come here to idle in the gardens while nibbling on a Pierre Hermé macaron or sashay round the sceney pool in a couture kaftan; make sure to book a room that overlooks the gardens and that pool and sip a glass of Champagne or two on the balcony. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Verb
Jimmy Kimmel Live star Guillermo Rodriguez will be sashaying his way across the ballroom floor this fall, Disney revealed on Wednesday night. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 June 2026 By June 13, Venus will sashay into the cinematic and theatrical sign of Leo, making our romantic passions and heart’s desires impossible to deny. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sashay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sashay
  1. excursion
  2. strut
  3. tour
  4. prance
  5. walk
  6. stalk
  7. jaunt
Noun
  • Daily ferry transport is available from Grand Portage, Minnesota, the scenic end point of this North Shore excursion.
    — Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Depending on season and road conditions, the Trollstigen area may also appear on excursion programs, though these trips require a long port call.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of excursion
Verb
  • Sean strutted down the runway in a black top and slouchy, baggy jeans, along with an oversized black satin blazer jacket and black tie.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • Chloe Bailey struts the streets of New York City in a fun ensemble on June 23.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of strut
Noun
  • They both were granted bail, allowing Brown to go on with his stadium tour this year.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026
  • Though, one man working outside the arena was seen wearing a crew shirt from one of Swift’s former tours.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of tour
Verb
  • If anything, the dichotomy between the pop star who prances around Versailles in a sheer nightie and the pop star who stomps onstage in knee-high combat boots feels completely authentic and intentional.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • This prancing herd of wild mustangs can be spotted from the river, on a kayak or inner tube.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Definition of prance
Noun
  • The Mariners batted around in the sixth, with their first five hitters reaching base on four hits and one walk.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The four-time MVP has 82 strikeouts and 24 walks in 79 2/3 innings this season.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of walk
Verb
  • Outrage continues to grow after a drone was reported stalking a terrified wild mustang on North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
  • Mangione, who is facing two counts of stalking in the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, remained shackled at both his hands and feet while building engineers worked to free him from the elevator.
    — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 29 June 2026
Definition of stalk
Noun
  • Following Sunday’s gig, the tour will have clocked in at 1,165 days (with plenty of days off in between regional jaunts, of course).
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • But his presence was palpable here, with Eric, on a half-mile jaunt in Seattle.
    — Sam McDowell July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of jaunt

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